Activity for May 23-29, 2008
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Calls for service increase for Meeker PD in April
RBC — The recently released April 2008 law enforcement activity report shows an 8.14 percent year to date increase in the number of incidents logged by the Rio Blanco County Communications Center. During April 2008, the Meeker Police Department responded to 188 calls for service, up from 157 in April[Read More…]
June 5, 2008: Meeker Recreation News
Creative Chaos Camp for 4 and 5 year olds will be June 9-12 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Crafts, games and curiosity stimulation will be the emphasis.
Cassera named coach
RANGELY — Colorado Northwestern Community College is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Cassera to the CNCC staff.
Big Sky Open archery tournament starts June 13
GRAND JUNCTION — Archery competitors from all over the U.S. will again descend upon Grand Junction for the annual Big Sky Open, held at the DoubleTree Hotel, June 13-15.
Girls softball season begins
MEEKER — “We’re young, but I think we are going to have a really good team this year,” said Janae Shelton, who along with Deb Henderson, will coach the 15-and-under Meeker girls fast-pitch softball team. The team will play its first game tonight in New Castle and will host New[Read More…]
Tax revenue falls in March
RBC — Sales and use tax receipts, which include collected taxes for retail sales, motor vehicle use tax and building materials use tax, were down in March for the county.
Norvell named a finalist at state event
MEEKER — Monica Norvell, daughter of Dennis and Bonnie Norvell of Meeker, was nominated as a state finalist for the National American Miss competition to be held at the Denver Marriot Tech Center July 25-26.
Locals attend state GOP convention
RBC — Westminster and Broomfield shared the honor of hosting the Colorado State Republican Convention this past weekend. Delegates from Rio Blanco County attending were Rob Baughman, Jon and Fran Hill, Pat Hughes, Kai Turner, J.C. Watt and acting chairperson Karen Arnold.
Cool off at Rifle Gap
RIFLE — The clean, clear waters of Rifle Gap State Park’s 350-acre reservoir provide some of the best boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado.
Obituary: Mary Evelyn Albiston
Mary Evelyn Albiston March 3, 1929 ~ June 1, 2008
Obituary: Debbie K. Seebaum
Debbie K. Seebaum July 19, 1955 ~ June 2, 2008
